The SCSA is currently fundraising to provide the citizens of Sault Ste Marie with a quality concrete skatepark facility

Friday, April 04, 2008

Trillium Foundation adds $75,000 to the project

Sault Ste Marie's skatepark project got a large boost today from the provincial government. The City of Sault Ste Marie in partnership with us the SCSA received a grant of $75,000 towards the construction of a concrete skatepark facility.

The Sault MPP presented Travis McCormack, president of the the Superior Community Skate Park Association (SCSA), with a cheque for $75,000 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

"It's just great news all around because this is the final piece to actually get concrete in the ground for Phase 1 of the project," McCormack said....

McCormack's association still has a little further to go to meet its fundraising goals.

"We're looking to raise about $38,000 more in material donations and we're hoping some community leaders will come forward with those," he said. "We need concrete, rebar and wood for the forms as well as a concrete pump and a small Bobcat."

The association also wants to get the second part of the two-phase park going as soon as possible and will be starting its fundraising in earnest now.

“Today’s investment will help the City and the Superior Community Skate Park Association realize their goal of building a safe and accessible skate park in Sault Ste. Marie,” said Orazietti. “The skate park will provide a central location for skateboarders and inline skaters to pursue their sport and encourage youth involvement in our community.”

Pictured above is MPP David Orazietti presenting SCSA president Travis McCormack with a plaque on behalf of the Trillium Foundation.